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Ralph J Frost Academy

Grades 09–12 · High · Park Ridge, IL · NCES 172409005034

Alternative School

At a glance

Reported students

0

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

0:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

27th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,889

Ralph J Frost Academy: 0 reported students.

State peer staffing position

19th percentile

0:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
17
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
4.3:1

What the reported data says about Ralph J Frost Academy

Ralph J Frost Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Park Ridge. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Maine Township HSD 207. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.5%). English learners represent 17.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 94.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Ralph J Frost Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
17.6%
Students with disabilities
94.1%
Lunch program
No

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White64.7%
  • Hispanic23.5%
  • Black5.9%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial5.9%

Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Ralph J Frost Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Maine South High School

High · Maine Township HSD 207

09–122,4940.3 mi
North Cook Young Adult Academy

High · Region 05 North Cook ISC 1

06–1202.3 mi
Ncisc Alop

High · Region 05 North Cook ISC 1

06–1202.3 mi
North Cook Student Advocacy ALOP

High · Region 05 North Cook ISC 1

06–1202.3 mi
Maine East High School

High · Maine Township HSD 207

09–121,9212.8 mi
Ombudsman Chicago Northwest

High · Chicago Public Schools District 299

09–1202.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Ralph J Frost Academy

What grades does Ralph J Frost Academy serve?

Ralph J Frost Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Maine Township HSD 207.

How many students attend Ralph J Frost Academy?

Ralph J Frost Academy reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 17 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Ralph J Frost Academy?

The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Ralph J Frost Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

Ralph J Frost Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Maine Township HSD 207 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Ralph J Frost Academy in?

Ralph J Frost Academy is part of Maine Township HSD 207, based in Park Ridge, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Ralph J Frost Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Maine South High School (0.3 mi), North Cook Young Adult Academy (2.3 mi), Ncisc Alop (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.